Waterloo, Iowa · ZIP 50701

Waterloo — ZIP 50701

Waterloo (50701) scores 43/100 — Below Average for Waterloo. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $190K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share16%

Property crime share84%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index64/100

Avg math proficiency61%

Avg reading proficiency60%

Schools nearby6

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100

Typical home value$190K

Median rent$937/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$190K

Median Rent

$937/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,782

Violent Crime

389

Property Crime

2,393

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Black Hawk County, Iowa (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Kingsley Elementary School	KG–05	337	70%	65%
Orange Elementary School	PK–05	518	68%	65%
Lou Henry Elementary School	KG–05	460	67%	68%
Hoover Middle School	06–08	848	65%	70%
Central Middle School	06–08	469	50%	47%
Fred Becker Elementary School	PK–05	501	46%	46%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

29,745

Median Income

$61K

Homeownership

67%

Median Age

37.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 50701 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 50701 has a school score of 64/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 50701 is approximately $190K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 50701 in Waterloo has an overall NeighborScore of 43/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.